Lesson Library
A collection of lessons, learning experiences, and original classroom resources I have designed across elementary literacy, math, science, and enrichment settings. Each reflects my approach to creating purposeful, engaging instruction that gives students opportunities to think, collaborate, create, and demonstrate their learning.
Featured Lessons & Units
The Day the Crayons Quit
K–2 • Literacy • Writing • Art Integration
A multi-day literacy and arts unit where students explore character perspective, respond through writing and discussion, and extend their learning through creative, collaborative projects.
Where the Wild Things Are
K–2 • Literacy • SEL • Drama • Creative Arts
A multi-day literature unit where students explore character emotions, build comprehension through discussion and reflection, and bring the story to life through art, drama, and collaborative projects.
Silly Sea Science: Pufferfish Reactions
K–2 • Science • ELAR • Art • STEM
An interdisciplinary ocean lesson where students make predictions, observe a chemical reaction, and communicate their findings through writing, discussion, and art. Students explore cause-and-effect while creating bubble-wrap pufferfish and other sea creatures.
Pete the Cat’s Supercool Science Fair
K–2 • Science • Project-Based Learning • Presentation
An inquiry-based science project where students build and test volcanoes, make predictions, record observations, and communicate their findings through presentation boards and class presentations.
Superhero Week: Identity, Bravery & Empowerment
K–2 • Literacy • Culture • SEL • Creative Arts
A multi-day thematic unit where students explore identity, bravery, teamwork, and problem-solving through literature, writing, art, and dramatic play, culminating in a culturally responsive study of Lucía the Luchadora.
Corduroy: Character & Button Design
K–2 • Literacy • Math • Fine Motor • Creative Arts
A multi-day literature and creative arts unit where students explore Corduroy’s character and adventure through discussion, counting, design, collaborative play, and hands-on projects that build creativity and fine-motor skills.
From Planning to Practice
A glimpse inside Storyteller’s Studio, where students transformed stories, questions, and ideas into hands-on learning through art, science, collaboration, and creative play.
Identity, Bravery & Empowerment
Students designed original superheroes and brought their ideas to life through art, writing, and dramatic play.
Science Meets Creativity
Students explored ocean concepts through hands-on investigation and creative construction.
Experimenting With Art
Students experimented with materials, color, texture, and process while creating original artwork.
Student Voice & Choice
Student-created artwork reflects the individuality, imagination, and creative choices that shaped our Storyteller’s Studio community.
Learning Made Visible
Every piece tells a different story.
Classroom Lessons & Resources
Even & Odd Detectives
3rd Grade • Math • Number Patterns • Mathematical Reasoning
Students investigate patterns in even and odd numbers through hands-on modeling, partner problem-solving, and mathematical reasoning. Using a detective-themed case log, students test addition and subtraction combinations, record evidence, identify patterns, and develop rules to explain their findings.
Context Clue Detectives
3rd Grade • ELAR • Vocabulary • Context Clues
Students use context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words while working through a detective-themed mystery. Through guided, partner, and independent practice, students identify five types of context clues, cite textual evidence, and apply their understanding to solve each case.